Category Archives: Planning

Anaheim residents can now access information on every single remodeling and construction project that has taken place over the past ten years through BuildZoom’s Permit Mapping project.

Today, BuildZoom announced the release of its building permit map in Anaheim – the first application of its kind to provide homeowners with details on every home improvement project in their neighborhood, including a summary of the work, how much it cost and who did the work.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 23, 2015) David Belmer will join the City of Anaheim as Planning Director, effective May 26, it was approved and announced at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Belmer brings more than 25 years of experience in municipal government, including his most recent position of Assistant City Manager/Director of Economic Development and Community Preservation for the City of Lake Forest, to Anaheim’s residential, business and tourist communities.

Belmer’s experience also includes Community Development Director with the City of Cypress, and various Economic Development, Redevelopment, Code Enforcement and Planning positions with the City of Garden Grove. Continue reading→

(Anaheim) – Anaheim Planning Commissioner Victoria Ramirez has announced her endorsement of Dr. Jose F. Moreno for Anaheim City Council today. She also formerly served as the chair of the Anaheim Planning Commission and joins fellow Planning Commissioner Bill Dalati in endorsing Dr. Jose F. Moreno.

“Dr. Moreno knows that strong neighborhoods are the key to a vibrant, successful Anaheim,” Ramirez said. “His community-first approach is the kind of vision we need on the City Council. Dr. Moreno will be a strong and effective voice for our community on the City Council and truly work to improve the city for us all.” Continue reading→

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 21, 2014) – Anaheim residents can look forward to nearly 100 capital improvement projects for 2014/15. As part of the City of Anaheim’s $1.6 billion approved budget for this fiscal year, the City is committed to the community and improving its neighborhoods and infrastructure.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 27, 2014) – The City of Anaheim received two 2014 Golden Hub of Innovation Awards, as announced last night by the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACC-OC).

The Planning Department won the Public Engagement Award for its series of “Visualizing the Code” videos, currently airing www.YouTube.com/CityofAnaheim. This award recognizes new and innovative ways to engage the public. The bilingual video series functions as an educational tool to provide residents unlimited access to instructional videos designed to communicate common Zoning Code requirements as applicable to residential properties. The series provides on-demand, immediate access to information that meets the needs of customers seeking information regarding development process.

The Public Utilities Department won the Energy/Environmental Quality Award for its innovative partnerships with local schools in supporting energy and environmental sustainability through technical assistance, financial incentives, and student education. This award recognizes innovation in energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption, which promotes sustainable living or compliance with environmental regulations. Continue reading→

CITY OF ANAHEIM PUTS OUT THE WELCOME MAT FOR CRAFT BEER AND MICROBREWERIES; CUTS MORE RED TAPE

ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 28, 2014) Already known for its commitment to freedom and limited government, Anaheim took another step this week to make it easier for entrepreneurs to do business in the city.

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, acting on the recommendation of the Mayor’s Regulatory Relief Task Force, the City Council unanimously voted to eliminate the requirement to obtain a conditional use permit in current commercial and industrial zone properties for small business owners opening a craft brewery or microbrewery. Continue reading→

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 26, 2013) Anaheim residents are invited to attend upcoming meetings to learn about the City’s Housing Element Update and to offer input on what is important to both their specific neighborhoods and the City as a whole.

The need for all forms of housing in the City will be discussed, including single family homes, apartments and senior housing at both market rate and affordable levels. The Housing Element is one of seven State-mandated elements of the City’s General Plan. Under State law, the Housing Element helps ensure that cities adopt land use plans and regulations that encourage housing development that meets local needs, and provides the framework to address the existing and projected housing needs of the community. Continue reading→